Other than Alec Baldwin being a controversial figure right now, I think right now is the perfect time to revive 30 Rock. The landscape of television and how it is made has shifted so much since it ended in 2013. With the rise of streaming, shorter seasons, higher budgets and the prominence of revivals and reboots themselves, there’s so much about television today for 30 Rock to satirise, and a lot of potential for the meta commentary that the original run did so well.
Absolutely not. The Peacock special was proof that the magic has passed.
The Other Two is a spiritual successor to 30 Rock (and it was amazing). Go enjoy that.
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ChataboutgamesApr 9, 2026
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We also currently have The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins
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Ok-Economics-4788Apr 9, 2026
That was basically an ad for peacock though. I’d be willingly to give Tina Fey and co a chance to ACTUALLY work their magic.
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Wrong_CoastApr 9, 2026
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The thing is, I don’t think Tina and co want to do it again. Several people are on the record saying that they worked tirelessly to make 30 Rock the show that it was. Everyone is older now, at different points in their careers. Tina in particular seems to be enjoying the opportunity to write less, act in a more varied set of roles, and find work life balance that she never had while doing SNL or 30 Rock.
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Ok-Economics-4788Apr 9, 2026
And that’s fair enough. If they don’t want to do it, I don’t really want them to do it. My point is if they did want to do it, and the writers all had the same creative spark, I think it could be a very good idea.
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shakana44Apr 9, 2026
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no it doesn't need a revival
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riegspsych325Apr 9, 2026
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and the final moment was a perfect punchline to a series-long running joke
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ChataboutgamesApr 9, 2026
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These were the best days of my... phlergm
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Ok-Economics-4788Apr 9, 2026
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I mean nothing really needs a revival, but I think this has more of a purpose in being revived than some other shows that have been revived.
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Wrong_CoastApr 9, 2026
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30 Rock would have been a very different show if it did c****, lazy things (like a revival) just because other, lesser shows did it.
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Ok-Economics-4788Apr 9, 2026
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A revival doesn’t necessarily have to be c**** and lazy. Look at Twin Peaks. My point is that a 30 Rock revival wouldn’t necessarily be pointless like other revivals because there is fertile ground for fresh, new satire.
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rarely_interactsApr 9, 2026
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Nah
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Typical_Tie_4947Apr 9, 2026
+3
Good God, Lemon.
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twstdbydsnApr 9, 2026
+2
No
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Elbereth919Apr 9, 2026
+1
Would you retcon the end? Or keep Kenneth in charge?
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keving87Apr 9, 2026
+2
Kenneth becomes some kind of elusive CEO who has become jaded and doesn't do anything anymore and his only decision for years is to bring back TGS lol
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Ok-Economics-4788Apr 9, 2026
+2
Maybe Jack Donaghy is CEO of a company who buys NBC Universal.
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sillywalkrApr 9, 2026
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how is alec controversial? also check out Reggie Dinkins new show on NBC by Robert Carlock, same spirit
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StuffonBookshelfsApr 9, 2026
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He did kill someone.
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zowietremendouslyApr 9, 2026
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30 rock was never that popular. NBC just kept the show going because they wanted to keep Tina fey, and they didn't want her hosting a show on another network. Tina fey even said, she assumed they would've cancelled 30 rock years before they did.
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The_IronhandApr 9, 2026
Tina fey as the Alec Balwin type exec would be pretty funny
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KoosGooseApr 9, 2026
-2
Kevin Spacey as Alec Baldwin, but he’s wearing prosthetics so we think it’s actually Alec Baldwin.
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ChataboutgamesApr 9, 2026
It's my favorite show ever and I'm not one to get pissy about revivals even if they don't work out, but I don't see this being great.
Have you seen Alec lately? Dude is old. I just don't see it capturing the lightning in a bottle from its original run.
But I get the instinct, I wish it never ended.
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pikachus_ghost_uncleApr 9, 2026
+2
Instead bring back Mr mayor it has so much potential and was killed in it's prime
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